Vic Firth, Founder of Drumstick Manufacturing Company, Dies at 85
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Everett “Vic” Firth, founder of leading drumstick manufacturing company Vic Firth Company, died on July 27 according to a statement on the company’s Facebook page. He was 85.
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THE VIC FIRTH BRAND JOURNEY – Vic Firth
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THE VIC FIRTH BRAND JOURNEY – Vic Firth
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Vic Firth, 85; was celebrated BSO timpanist and drumstick maker
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Everett Joseph “Vic” Firth (1930-2015) - Find a Grave Memorial
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Legendary Musician And Entrepreneur Vic Firth Dies At 85
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